The Shapeshifting Hares of the Gàidhealtachd
In this Scotland’s Nature blog post (26 March 2024), also available in Gaelic, Roddy Maclean considers the place of the native hare in Gaelic folklore and landscape.
What’s a geography camp residential like?
Read this blog post written for the Field Studies Council by a young participant. Discover how geography is brought alive through fieldwork outdoors and the residential experience.
Practical fieldwork skills key to improving geography education for pupils
This Field Studies Council article (4 October 2023) notes a government report which shows more young people than ever are choosing to study geography. However, Andy Pratt, FSC director of education, is concerned that weaknesses with fieldwork noted in the report might be holding pupils back in the subject. Read more [...]
Saobhaidhean of the Gàidhealtachd
In this Scotland’s Nature blog post (29 July 2023), Roddy Maclean explores the widespread presence of the element saobhaidh ‘animal den’ within the Highland landscape. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig / Read in Gaelic
Geography fieldwork resources – primary and secondary
The Field Studies Council (FSC) have announced the return of the Geographical Association’s annual celebration of fieldwork, #NationalFieldworkFortnight. Unfortunately this does not fit with the Scottish school holiday calendar. However, the FSC have put together some fantastic free resources and ways to get involved, at any time. These resources are [...]
Young Scot NEC holders can access historic places for just £1!
Young people’s money can go further this year, thanks to an initiative between the National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses, which offers £1 entry to Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) holders.
When climate change first went ‘viral’
This article in The Conversation (12 May 2023) explores how ‘Climate change first ‘went viral’ exactly 70 years ago’.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code: FREE Teachers Activity Workshop @ Banchory Academy – 22nd February 16:30 – 18:00
This free in-person workshop delivered by Cairngorms Ranger Service and NatureScot is for teachers of pupils of all ages. This takes place Wednesday 22nd February 16:30 – 18:00 (refreshments from 16:00). Exploring the newly designed Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC) on line education pack, participants will learn about SOAC, links [...]
